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New £665,000 annexe at Haven House Children's Hospice, in Woodford Green, set to be unveiled

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by Douglas Patient, Reporter, covering Wanstead and Woodford. Call me on 07824 530 127

A new £665,000 annexe at a children's hospice is due to be opened this week.

Haven House, in High Road, Woodford Green, will unveil the 2,356 sq ft, two-storey building, which will provide two consultation rooms for doctors, a music therapy room and activity space for up to 50 people.

The annexe, described by the hospice as a holistic care centre, was completed in 14 months and designed by Loughton-based Clear Architects.

The hospice secured a £464,000 grant from the Department of Health last year, with an additional £201k of grants and donations going towards the cost.

Haven House was one of 158 hospices who received £60m of funding for improvements from the government.

Haven House chief executive, Mike Palfreman, said: “We are thrilled with the completed annexe, which allows the charity to expand and to deliver essential services to the children closer to their homes.

“This really is an amazing boost and will enable us to provide vital additional activities and a more comprehensive care programme for the local children and families we support.